Software Engineer, Intern (Fall 2026)

Sentry1 months ago

Location

San Francisco, California

Type

Internship

Level

Intern

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 10, 2026

InternshipIntern

The role

Summary

Sentry offers a transformative Software Engineering Intern opportunity in San Francisco, providing aspiring engineers with a hands-on experience to develop real-world software solutions. Interns will work closely with world-class engineers, contribute to production projects, and gain comprehensive mentorship while being part of a modern, fast-iterating software development team.

What you'll do

Project Ownership: Lead a project from initial concept to deployment, including technical specification writing, work scoping, implementation, and testing

Code Development: Design and develop programming solutions that deliver tangible value to Sentry's customers

Open Source Contribution: Contribute to open-source projects and participate in the company's collaborative engineering ecosystem

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar dynamic programming languages

Technical FundamentalsStrong understanding of algorithms and data structures

Version ControlExperience working with GitHub and collaborative development workflows

Education

Academic BackgroundCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate degree program in Computer Science or a related field

Experience

Practical ExperienceAt least one previous internship or equivalent practical software engineering experience preferred

Skills

Required skills

Rapid LearningAbility to quickly learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies

Team CollaborationStrong skills in working collaboratively on engineering projects

Nice to have

Open Source ContributionPrevious experience or interest in contributing to open-source projects

Agile MethodologiesUnderstanding of modern software development practices and rapid iteration techniques

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 0 – 0 (annual)

Benefits

Housing Stipend

Financial support for relocation to San Francisco during the internship

Medical Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Mentorship

Direct mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers

Interview process

1
Initial Application Review — Screening of academic background, technical skills, and practical experience
2
Technical Assessment — Evaluation of coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and technical fundamentals
3
Team Matching Interview — Discussion of intern's interests, skills, and potential fit with Product or Infrastructure Engineering teams